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Ponga Family History

Ponga Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pong, Song, Rong, Tong, Kong, Gong, Hong, Pang, Long, Yong

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Where is the Ponga family from?

You can see how Ponga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ponga families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Ponga families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponga's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Ponga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ponga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ponga. 100% of Ponga men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ponga women worked as a Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Ponga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Ponga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponga census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 106 immigration records available for the last name Ponga. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Ponga. For the veterans among your Ponga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponga lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ponga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Ponga in 1965 was 87, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ponga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponga ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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